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2 crocodiles rescued from ponds inside residence of BJP MLA in Sagar district

At least two crocodiles were reportedly rescued by the state forest department from ponds in the sprawling residential premises of ex-BJP MLA Harvansh Singh Rathore in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district.

Delhi Dangal: BJP okays names of 41 candidates

Purvanchali power play: Cong promises Chhath Ghat amid AAP-BJP spat

Purvanchali power play: Cong promises Chhath Ghat amid AAP-BJP spat

IN the high-stakes battle for Purvanchali votes ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Congress has upped the ante with a bold promise: building a grand Chhath Puja ghat, akin to the iconic Maha Kumbh structures, on the Yamuna riverbank, if it comes to power.

Court allows dropouts to register for JEE-Advanced

IN a big relief to those students who dropped out from their courses between November 5 and November 18, 2024, the Supreme Court on Friday allowed them to register for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Advanced test.

Rlys will boost wheels production as high-speed train plans spike demand

WITH high-speed train projects slated for launch in the coming years, the Railways is bracing for a surge in demand for forged wheels by augmenting local production, officials said.

Nepali Army band to join Army Day parade in Pune

IN a significant gesture of friendship and cultural exchange, the Nepali Army Band has reached India to participate in the Army Day Parade in Pune on January 15.

S'pore Prez's India visit from Jan 14

Often referred to as India's window to the East, S'pore is one of the largest sources of FDIs

Public Interest: SC Opens Doors to People, Guided Tour on Two Saturdays a Month

To give the general public an opportunity to visit the majestic and grand structure of the landmark building, the Supreme Court has decided to open its doors to them every working Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm, except on the second and the fourth Saturdays and declared holidays.

Neither Going Nor Gone, Goa Is Evoking A Groan

It's been a Goa-filled new year's week for me even though I am still freezing in Delhi's bitter cold.

NOW SCREENING: PUTTING NAME BEFORE THE TITLE

Some southern stars are requesting fans to drop their titles. These epithets have a complex play not just in films and politics, but in the Dravidian ideological ecosystem too

Couple ends life in Vellore

A couple allegedly died by suicide in Vellore's Katpadi on Friday.

Indian diaspora contribution key to realise Viksit Bharat: President

PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Friday appealed to the Indian diaspora to actively contribute to the realisation of the mission of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the centenary year of the country's independence.

Anvar to 'associate' with Trinamool Congress

AFTER getting a clear indication that he will not be inducted to the UDF in Kerala, Nilambur MLA P V Anvar has decided to 'associate' with the All-India Trinamool Congress (AITC) led by Mamata Banerjee.

Hundreds flee homes in K'taka alleging harassment by lenders

HUNDREDS of families have fled their homes in Chamarajanagar district owing to the alleged harassment by private microfinance companies for not repaying their loans.

TTD chairman apologises for temple stampede that killed 6

Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman B.R. Naidu issued an unconditional apology on Friday for the stampede in Tirupati that resulted in six deaths and left dozens injured.

New education policy aims to move beyond memorisation: Guv

THE National Education Policy (NEP-2020) has been introduced to move away from traditional methods of memorisation and examination, making learning and teaching more demanding, said Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi during the Vice-Chancellor Conference 2024-25 held at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) on Friday.

Lapses in issuing eviction orders: Court summons revenue secretary

SLAMMING revenue officials for repeated procedural lapses in issuing eviction orders, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday summoned the principal secretary of the revenue department to appear before the court and give an explanation on the issue.

Stalin, EPS Wage War of Words Over Tungsten, Pollachi Rape

The state Assembly witnessed heated and prolonged war of words for over 30 minutes between Chief Minister MK Stalin and leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami, especially over the Pollachi sexual assault case that happened during the previous AIADMK regime when EPS was the CM.

India Bloc Students' Wings Urge UGC Draft Rollback

The Federation of Students Organisation-Tamil Nadu staged a demonstration at Valluvar Kottam on Friday, demanding the withdrawal of the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new draft regulations for university governance.

Finance minister allays fears, says state's debt within prescribed limits

IN an answer to the concerns raised by AIADMK general secretary and leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami regarding the debt burden of the state, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said the debt was within prescribed levels.

Pongal rush: Omni bus operators release fare list; 850 buses to ply daily

OMNI bus operators have been issued a stern warning not to charge exorbitant fares for the Pongal season.

HC Forms SIT to Probe Illegal Sand Mining Affecting Kovai Elephant Corridor

The Madras High Court on Friday ordered the constitution of a special investigation team (SIT) to conduct a court-monitored probe into the illegal activities of brick kilns and the plundering of natural resources, particularly sand around these kilns, which is affecting the movement of animals along elephant corridors in Perur taluk of Coimbatore.

EMIS work to be streamlined to ease teachers' workload, says school edu dept

The School Education Department plans to streamline the Education Management Information System (EMIS) from March by significantly reducing the data teachers are required to collect and input.

HC Forms SIT To Probe Illegal Sand Mining Affecting Kovai Elephant Corridor

HE Madras High Court on Friday ordered the constitution of a special investigation team (SIT) to conduct a court-monitored probe into the illegal activities of brick kilns and the plundering of natural resources, particularly sand around these kilns, which is affecting the movement of animals along

Accident at Kavaraipettai station: Rlys to improve safety with new signal joints

UNION Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that following the train accident involving the Bagmati Express and a goods train at Kavaraipettai station on the Chennai-Gummidipundi line in October last year, the railways is developing a new design for point machines and signal joints to enhance safety.

DVAC Books TN Home Dept Official in DA Case Linked to Son's Gold Smuggling

Customs probe revealed substantial cash deposits in the accused's bank account

SC Junks Pleas Seeking Speedy Implementation of Women's Quota

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed two public interest litigations (PILs) against the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act, popularly known as the Women's Reservation Act, which reserves one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Mistakes are inevitable, I'm human, not God, says PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi in his debut podcast described himself as a person for whom designation holds no significance in his dedication to serving the nation.

India Cagey About Starlink Licence After Manipur Breach

Govt may not give any exemption to Elon Musk firm or treat it as a special case

India's Smartphone Market SET TO CROSS $50 BILLION IN 2025

India's smartphone market is set to surpass $50 billion in value by 2025, driven by the ongoing trend of premiumisation, according to the latest research from Counterpoint Research.